Diploma of Children’s Services

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Take Your Child Care Career to the Next Level

Get even more qualified at doing what you love! The Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childcare and Development) is the next step for those seeking a fulfilling career in the child care industry. Typically, those undertaking this Diploma child care course are seeking employment as a:

What Will you Learn?

The Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) offered by Inspire will give you an advanced understanding of many facets of childcare, early childhood education and care.

In this Diploma of Children’s Services CHC50908 course, you will learn how to foster physical, emotional, social, as well as emotional and psychological development in early childhood. Additionally, in the Diploma in Children’s Services course you will learn how to promote language and communication development, plan for the inclusion of children with extra needs and organise experiences that facilitate and enhance children’s development whilst in the early childhood education and childcare sectors.

From a supervisor or management perspective the Diploma in Childcare course (Early Childhood Education and Care) will teach you how to establish a safe and healthy environment; design, implement and evaluate programs and care routines for children; promote inclusive polices; coordinate the work environment, as well as a range of other skills that will help you enhance the creative aspects of a child’s development in a childcare setting. Pursue your Passion with the Diploma of Children’s Services TODAY!

Course outline & structure

This Diploma in Early Childhood Education course will provide you first-class training and student support while you undertake your advanced training in child care. Our children’s services trainers have over 15 years experience in delivering nationally accredited and recognised child care training courses designed to meet the needs of students from a broad range of backgrounds.

More specifically, students undertaking Diploma of Children’s Services training are normally wishing to become a Supervisor, Coordinator, Manager, Director, or Group Leader in a Childcare Centre, or work as a Child Development worker or Children’s Services Manager.

Child Care Course units

Core Units include (13 total):

CHCCN511A – Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for childrenCHCFC502A – Foster physical development in early childhoodCHCFC503A – Foster social development in early childhoodCHCFC504A – Support emotional and psychological development in early childhoodCHCFC505A – Foster cognitive development in early childhoodCHCFC506A – Foster children’s language and communication developmentCHCIC501A – Manage children’s services workplace practice to address regulations and quality assuranceCHCIC510A – Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviourCHCIC512A – Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needsCHCPR502E – Organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children’s developmentCHCPR509A – Gather, interpret, and use information about childrenCHCPR510B – Design, implement, and evaluate programs and care routines for childrenCHCRF511A – Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate care for children

Electives (complete 5 of 5):

CHCIC511A – Implement and promote inclusive policies and practices in children’s servicesHLTHIR403C – Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workersCHCORG506D – Coordinate the work environmentCHCFC507A – Use music to enhance children’s experience and developmentCHCFC508A – Foster children’s aesthetic and creative development

Vocational Placement

To successfully complete your studies in the Diploma of Children’s Services you will need to initiate contact with a registered Early Childhood Education facility to complete a recommended 368 hours (no more than 240 in a 12 month period) of workplace-based experience to solidify your practical experience and skills in working in early childhood education. This is so, while you are undertaking the theory at home, you are also able to apply the new skills you are learning as you learn them.

Entry Requirements

Before undertaking the Diploma in Children’s Service’s you must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:

CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

CHCCN301C Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCCN302A Provide care for children

CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner

You must also have a sound understanding of the English language and good numeracy skills.

You will need to have:
• Access to a computer (PC or Mac) with Internet
• Adobe Flash Player 7
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (Essential for Mac Users)
• Microsoft Word 97 or later (for PC)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is offered to any Learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within the Diploma of Children’s Services qualification. During the enrolment process a potential Learner may complete a checklist and discuss any prior evidence before commencing training to determine if they are eligible for RPL.

Training Schedule

The most popular method of delivery for the Diploma of Children’s Services is through via distance and/or Online Learning in the form of self-paced learning. This advanced child care course has been specifically designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to work safely and effectively with young children, providing an opportunity for those with a passion for our youth to take a leading role in the care of children in a child care or other children’s services environment.

You will have 24 months to complete your child care diploma course from your enrolment date. We have a continual intake of students on this basis throughout the year.

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